Basic information | ||
Scientific name | Amatitlania nigrofasciata | (No picture) |
Major synonym | Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum | |
Common names | Convict cichlid | |
Higher taxon | Cichlidae, Perciformes, Actinopterygii | |
Natural range | Central America. Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. | |
Habitat | Small streams or shallow place of large rivers. Prefer to rocky bottom. |
Invasion information | ||
Range in Japan | Okinawajima Is. Canals in Naha City and Haebaru Dam. Abundant in Haebaru Dam. | |
Origin | Unknown. | |
Date | Recorded since 1990 | |
Route | Deliberate: Release of pet animal. | |
Impact | Unknown impact. | |
Regulation in Japan | No action for prevention, mitigation, control, or eradication. | |
Introduced range in other countries | Philippine, Australia, USA, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Reunion, etc. |
Reference | Notes |
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